Apparatus Technician

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation•Carthage, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apparatus Technician tests, maintains, repairs, programs, and troubleshoots electrical apparatus to help provide prompt, efficient, and reliable service for UCEMC members. Based at UCEMC’s Carthage District Office, this position supports continuity of service through work involving substation equipment, overhead and underground apparatus, metering support, inspections, repairs, testing, and programming. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role plays an important part in keeping electric operations safe, dependable, and ready to serve. In this role, you will assist with the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, repair, programming, and troubleshooting of substation and line apparatus such as regulators, transformers, reclosers, and metering equipment. You will also support commercial metering installation, testing of substation primary metering equipment, transformer oil sampling and recordkeeping, inventory of tools and materials, and planning for needed parts and supplies. This position includes a combination of hands on field work and technical work involving software, programming, and problem solving. Additional responsibilities include training assigned apprentice linemen and linemen, participating in training and safety meetings, maintaining a safe work environment, and being available for on call duty during non-working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum four years of related work experience in positions such as meter technician, journeyman lineman, or similar roles
Candidate must successfully complete TVPPA’s Substation Maintenance Course, or equivalent, before or within 36 months of entering the position
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills
Working knowledge of electrical apparatus, electronics, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate professionally with cooperative members and the public
Valid Tennessee Class D operator’s license required within six months of hire and ability to safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment
Ability and willingness to work in a bucket truck, inside substations, and in the field on apparatus and metering equipment
First aid and CPR certification required in accordance with cooperative policies and procedures
Ability to work efficiently without supervision, respond effectively in emergency situations, work outdoors in various weather conditions, and perform the essential physical duties of the position

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming, software applications, and computer-based equipment used in apparatus, metering, and related systems preferred
Bucket truck experience preferred, or willingness to become certified and qualified to perform that work

Responsibilities

Performs all tasks/duties in connection with testing, inspections, and repairs of substation apparatus/equipment, and overhead and underground apparatus/equipment.
Assists in the installation, operation, maintenance, and testing and/or repair of substation and line apparatus such as regulators, transformers, metering instrumentation, etc.
Assists in maintaining and monitoring adequate inventory of tools and materials necessary for special equipment maintenance and repair.
Assists in budget preparation by determining which parts and supplies need to be purchased during the ensuing year.
Trains assigned apprentice lineman and lineman on the maintenance and repair of substation apparatus/equipment, and overhead and underground apparatus/equipment.
Assists metering section with installation of commercial metering with bucket truck.
Assists in annual/periodic testing of all substation primary metering equipment.
Assists in substation transformer oil sampling according to laws and regulations, and keeps appropriate records of testing and disposal of oil and oil-filled equipment.
Is available for “on-call” duty for operations of the Cooperative during non-working hours.
Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
Participates in developing work and safety programs with the Director of Job Training & Safety and Environmental Protection coordinator, as needed.
Attends all job training, safety and specialized training, and safety meetings, as required.
Performs other such duties as requested or required from time to time.